Places to visit in South America

South America — the home of the biggest rainforest of the world along the banks of the mighty Amazon, the center of ancient Mayan and Inca civilizations and the land of the most colorful festivals of the world, is presently one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world. The vast history and diverse cultural background of the continent have made extensive architectural contributions. The Gold Mesuem in Bagoda, Historic Centre of Salvadore and the Easter Island Statues are some of the must see places in South America. It is now recognized as the land of carnivals, great music, lively dances, a rich cultural and artistic heritage and soccer. Must see South America section of youmustsee.com offers detailed information on some of the top tourists places in the continent.

Covering an area of 17,819,000 sq. kilometers, South America is the fourth largest continent in the world and the fifth most populous one. Most of South America is located in the Southern Hemisphere, with only a small part located in the Northern Hemisphere. The highest point of the continent is Cerro Aconcagua in the Andes range in Argentina and the lowest point of the continent is the Peninsula Valdes . Most of the twelve countries that constitute this continent are must see places in South America. Some like Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Chile boast of natural beauty, architectural masterpieces as well as rich cultural heritage. Infact, if you ever visit this continent, don't miss out the tourist attractions in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. The city is dotted with architectural wonders, museums and famous landmarks. For instance, Obilisk is a noted landmark in the center of the city that was built to commemorate the 400th birthday of the city. You can even visit the great Avenida 9 de Julio and enjoy the independence day celebration along with the locals. Other than this, the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Cathedral, the Plaza de Mayo main square are also must see South America.

You can further intensify your travel experience by visiting other tourist spots like Brazil — the mystic land of Samba, the fantastic Colombia, the lofty Andes mountain, the Angel falls as well as the great Patagonia High Road. South America has a vast scope for almost all types of spots starting from mountainous terrains to the lowest sea coasts and historical monuments to the spectacular city lights. Just chalk out a plan to travel to this continent and make a list of must see South America that you wish to visit. The marvelous Machu Picchu, the lost city of the Incas is one of the most sought after South America sightseeings. The enigmatic aura of the place and the unusual mysticism of the entire ruin is awesome and attracts millions of tourists every year. Apart from this, you can also recharge your life by diving into the azure water of the Lake Titicaca located on the border of Peru and Bolivia.
Travel to the exotic locations of South America to purify your mind that has got spoiled because of the complexities of city life. Other than gazing at the mighty whales in Patagonia or getting spiritually enhanced by the Santa Catalina Monastery in Arequipa, you can also get lost in the ethereal sanctity of the Galapagos Island or the Easter Island or even the La Plata. So, without wasting much time, travel to the enthralling must see places in South America and explore the rare cultural facts and amazements of the continent.